Sharon's coffin to be laid in state at Knesset from noon

Members of the public will be able to pay their last respects to former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Sunday at the Knesset where he will be laid in state between 1030 am and 6 pm.

Police expect thousands to arrive in the capital and have asked people to use public transportation. The state will be providing a bus shuttle service between Teddy Stadium in the capital and also from the Latrun interchange to the Knesset.